Registered Nurse - Cardio Vascular & Surgical Stepdown - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardio Vascular & Surgical Stepdown unit. You will provide evidence-based patient care, communicate with the care team, and document using advanced bar-scanning and electronic systems.

Ideal candidates have a NJ nursing license, BSN in progress or plan to obtain within 3 years, and 6 months of nursing experience. BLS required; ACLS and telemetry certs preferred.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey nursing license required.
• BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire within three years of hire.
• Step-down progressive care experience preferred.
• LVAD experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Telemetry certification preferred.
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care based on evidence-based practices.
• Communicate patient status and plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation tech.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education for health optimization.
• Support multi-disciplinary discharges for safe transitions.

Skills

Communication

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Electronic documentation

Education

New Jersey Nursing License

BSN in progress

Willing to obtain BSN within 3 years

Tools

Bar-scanning systems

EMR documentation

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Cardio Vascular & Surgical Stepdown unit at Hackensack Meridian Health provides individualized patient care based on evidence-based practices and collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Highlights

• Location: Neptune, NJ
• Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening shift

What You'll Do

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and treatment plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education for health optimization and disease management.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharges to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required
  • BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire within three (3) years of hire
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience or active participation in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program
  • Step down progressive care experience preferred
  • LVAD experience preferred
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire
  • ACLS preferred
  • Telemetry certification preferred
  • National certification preferred

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and wellness of the communities they serve.